Logistics

Important Dates

Please be sure to register for the Symposium by the deadline on Friday, February 16, 2018.

The Abstract deadline is Friday, March 9, 2018. Please be sure to submit your Abstract using the form provided.

When making travel plans, keep in mind that there will be a welcome reception on Sunday, March 18, 2018.  Time is TBD, but will likely take place later afternoon/early evening. Check back for updates.

Be sure to submit a Travel Authorization Form to Jessica (JJ) Utley by March 12, 2018. The postdoc symposium account number for the TA can be provided by JJ.

Lodging

Lodging will be sponsored by NRAO at the NRAO Guesthouse. Symposium participants should submit lodging requests through the BOS system.  Make sure to put "Postdoc Symposium" in the request form.  Once lodging is booked, you will receive a confirmation by email.  The lodging will be direct billed, as will any flights that are booked by NRAO.

Travel

Maps and directions to NRAO Socorro from the Albuquerque airport are located here.  If you need a rental car, please request one when you submit your lodging request through the BOS system. If at all possible, please coordinate travel schedules to share rental cars.

*If you need assistance with travel arrangements, please indicate this during registration and you will be contacted by Jessica Utley to begin booking flights.

Connect with NRAO

The National Radio Astronomy Observatory and Green Bank Observatory are facilities of the U.S. National Science Foundation operated under cooperative agreement by Associated Universities, Inc.

Founded in 1956, the NRAO provides state-of-the-art radio telescope facilities for use by the international scientific community. NRAO telescopes are open to all astronomers regardless of institutional or national affiliation. Observing time on NRAO telescopes is available on a competitive basis to qualified scientists after evaluation of research proposals on the basis of scientific merit, the capability of the instruments to do the work, and the availability of the telescope during the requested time. NRAO also provides both formal and informal programs in education and public outreach for teachers, students, the general public, and the media.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1950 "to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense..."

AUI collaborates with the scientific community and research sponsors to plan, build, and operate cutting-edge facilities. We cultivate excellence, deliver value, enhance education, and engage the public.